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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 928.98 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 928.98 and 447.30 is: 669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 928.98 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/928.98 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 928.98 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 415,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,532.75/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.72

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